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An Expansion in Beef Processing
Published March 22, 2021
National Beef Packing is increasing its beef processing capacity at the Tama, Iowa plant. More than $100 million will go in to doubling its daily capacity to 2,500 head, which will add a second shift. The project’s completion date is…Beet Stock Snapshot
Published March 22, 2021
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, last week 231 American Crystal Sugar Company sugar beet shares were brokered at $3,750 per share. Stay up-to-date on the latest beet stock values.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published March 22, 2021
Rain in parts of the Midwest is bringing optimism that this year's crop will be planted into a little bit of moisture. In addition, demand from China is fueling the markets. Hear more in this week's What's Hot, What's Not…Corn Comments
Published March 22, 2021
Although agriculture is celebrated every day, this week is celebrated as National Ag Week. Find out more in the latest Corn Comments, a production of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Traders are Watching Ending Stocks in Planting Intentions Report
Published March 22, 2021
The grain trade expects USDA to estimate corn acres around 92 million and soybean acres at 90 million in the March Planting Intentions report. Country Futures market analyst Darrell Holaday says those acres will get most of the attention, but…Bayer Adds Another Tool to the Huskie Lineup
Published March 22, 2021
Weed resistance is top of mind for farmers and crop protection companies as planting nears. Bayer Crop Protection marketing segment manager Lindsay Aagesen says there is another tool available in the Huskie lineup. "Huskie FX herbicide has a lot of…U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative Considers New Projects
Published March 22, 2021
U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative co-chair Richard Magnusson says the group is currently analyzing research funding projects for the coming year. "Scab rears its head in durum or soft red wheat areas in general. We know it's weather-related and…A Modest Increase in Barley Acreage Possible
Published March 22, 2021
Small grains, including barley, are competing for acres this spring. North Dakota Barley Council Executive Administrator Steve Edwardson says malting barley contract prices are adjusting. Edwardson is hopeful for a modest increase in barley acres. "We'll know more on March…Canola Minute
Published March 22, 2021
The Getting it Right in Canola Production meeting was held this past week. Get a recap of the event from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.